Abeer Awad

Chronic hepatitis C and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: converging pathobiology, hepatocarcinogenesis, and clinical implications in the post-SVR era

New evidence indicates that hepatic steatosis before and after sustained virologic response (SVR) is associated with suboptimal fibrosis regression and persistent HCC risk, highlighting the need for integrated clinical management incorporating metabolic optimisation and individualised surveillance.